I just did this a couple weeks ago. Pice of cake, just watch out for
squirting brake fluid when you push the pistons in (while wiggling
them out). Don't ask how I know this.
Here's the link from the FOT archives with torque specs:
http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/fot/2006-04/msg00346.html
~Steve
On Jan 4, 2010, at 5:44 AM, robertten1@aol.com wrote:
> Geoff,
>
> Know anyone with a Machinist Handbook ? Look up the bolt size and
> use the
> recommended torque for that bolt. That's what I went by for the
> calipers on
> my Spitfire, since its torque is not listed in any of my repair
> manuals. I
> hope you used new cross-over seal before buttoning it all back
> together.
>
> Best of Luck,
> Bob T
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Geoff Byrne <gkbyrne@optushome.com.au>
> To: FOT <fot@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Mon, Jan 4, 2010 5:15 am
> Subject: [Fot] Caliper Bolt Torque
>
>
> Amici
> Does any know the correct torque for the bolts holding the 2 halves
> of a TR6
> brake caliper
> Geoff Byrne
> TR6 racer down under
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